Competitive performances are built on a foundation of training. The training which precedes the competition phase should demonstrate a gradual improvement in the amount of specific training that has occurred. Prior to entering this phase, all competition-specific physical combinations and technical elements should have reached their highest levels of development. The competitive phase involves the…

Specific preparatory Phase This phase represents a progression to more specialized training. It is the first part of the specific training emphasis of the training plan. At least half the training that is done should be directly related to competitive events. The remainder still involves volume-oriented, basic work. Since technique was principally basic…

Understanding a Training Plan Not every sporting program can be accommodated by a calendar. However, for an individual to have the chance to achieve performances that tax their potential to the fullest, it is necessary to have training experiences (sport specific)which allow appropriate developments to occur. If an athlete is unable, or is unprepared to…

The objective of endurance training is to develop the energy production systems to meet the demands of activity for as long as they are required. Aerobic Metabolism and Endurance Most often it’s a combination of energy systems that supply the fuel needed for exercise, with the intensity and duration of the exercise determining which method…

After another year of SUP racing around the world has been run and won, the feedback from athletes is the level is rising and the preparation for events is critical to perform at the elite level for the big races.Without a well planned progressive training plan of on water paddling and off water strength and…

Great results for our online trainers at the Battle of the Paddle!!! Annabel Anderson taking out the women’s BOP race and Travis Grant taking out the men’s distance race. We also had several other international trainers achieve outstanding results with many finishing in the top ten! Paddlers from France, Tahiti, USA and Australia. They have…

With the pre competition season with us and the big races not far away ,I have had some great feed back from my programs worldwide and I have also read some interesting theories on how to increase race performances for endurance events . All with valid points but complicated explanations and no real conclusion to…

BY MICK DI BETTA Its very important to get a well balanced strength and conditioning training routine for any sport, but many paddlers of all different craft struggle to balance the muscle groups and over load the paddling muscle. The best off water strengthen and conditioning program that isn’t taxing the muscle tendons is high…

One of my favourite Exercise Paddle Trainer exercises that strengthens all the paddling muscles and gives a great cardio workout on the PPT . The Dynamic sit up activates all the muscles and stability ,used when paddling SUP or prone .